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Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor car crash Sunday before he left with the team for the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl, according to Columbus police.

Elliott was cited for driving under suspension, driving without a license and failure to control his car after he was involved in a crash at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.

Police said Elliott told them he hit a puddle and slid before colliding with another vehicle that was carrying two people. One of those people suffered a minor injury.

Elliott was not injured. A court date has been set for Jan. 26.

He was previously cited by Columbus police for driving 57 mph in a 35 mph zone in June 2014. The case was dismissed in October 2014 upon completion of a diversion program and payment of $129 in court costs.

No. 7 Ohio State plays No. 8 Notre Dame on Friday in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. An Ohio State spokesman told ESPN that there is no change to Elliott's status for the game.